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The '''menu''' (Japanese: '''メニュー''' ''menu'') is the main interface in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their [[Saving|save file]], with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the '''START''' button of the [[Game Boy]]-line handheld in [[Generation I|Generations I]] to {{gen|III}} and by pressing the '''X''' button of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld in [[Generation IV]] and later. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.
The '''menu''' (Japanese: '''メニュー''' ''menu'') is the main interface in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their [[Saving|save file]], with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the '''START''' button of the [[Game Boy]]-line handheld in [[Generation I|Generations I]] to {{gen|III}} and by pressing the '''X''' button of the [[Nintendo DS]]-family or [[Nintendo 3DS]]-family handheld in [[Generation IV]] and later. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.


In [[Generation V]], a shortcut list that can be accessed from the '''Y''' button allows often-used menu screens to be accessed more readily. It is managed by (un)ticking the checkbox at the bottom of the [[party]] screen, [[Pokédex]], [[Bag]], {{ga|Trainer Card}}, or [[Options]].
[[Generation V]] sports a '''Ready button''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|便利|べんり}}ボタン''' ''handy button'') which is assigned to the '''Y''' button. It works as a shortcut for registered functions and [[item]]s. It is managed by adding or removing check marks to the boxes at the bottom of the [[party]] screen, [[Pokédex]], [[Bag]], {{ga|Trainer Card}}, or [[Options]].


In [[Generation I]], the menu is darker than usual if opened in a [[cave]] or other dark location in which {{m|Flash}} has not yet been used.
In [[Generation I]], the menu is darker than usual if opened in a [[cave]] or other dark location in which {{m|Flash}} has not yet been used.
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! Entry !! Notes
! Entry !! Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Party|Pokémon List]] || Used to be the second entry prior to [[Generation V]] aside from Colosseum and Pokémon XD. It is simply called "Pokémon" in the menu itself but its full name "Pokémon List" is shown in the shortcut list, with it being referred to as such elsewhere since [[Generation I]]. It is not visible in the menu until the [[starter Pokémon]] has been obtained (except in Generation I, where it is always displayed despite not working until the player receives the starter Pokémon).
| [[Party|Pokémon List]] || Used to be the second entry prior to [[Generation V]] aside from {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}. It is simply called "Pokémon" in the menu itself but its full name "Pokémon List" is shown in the Ready button, with it being referred to as such elsewhere since [[Generation I]]. It is not visible in the menu until the [[starter Pokémon]] has been obtained (except in Generation I, where it is always displayed despite not working until the player receives the starter Pokémon).
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokédex]] || Used to be the first entry prior to [[Generation V]]. It is not shown in the menu until it has been obtained. As the [[Strategy Memo]] replaces the Pokédex in the GameCube games, the Pokédex is not shown on the menu in those games.
| [[Pokédex]] || Used to be the first entry prior to [[Generation V]]. It is not shown in the menu until it has been obtained. As the [[Strategy Memo]] replaces the Pokédex in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the Pokédex is not shown on the menu in these games.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Bag]] || Called "Item" in [[Generation I]], "Pack" in [[Generation II]], and "Items" in Colosseum and XD. This option is shown on the menu from the beginning of the game.
| [[Bag]] || Called "Item" in [[Generation I]], "Pack" in [[Generation II]], and "Items" in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}. This entry is always available.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| (App) || This entry is reserved for the different game-exclusive devices and features that assist the player in his or her {{pkmn|journey}}: [[Pokégear]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}, [[PokéNav]]{{sup/3|RSE}}, [[P★DA]]{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}, [[Pokétch]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}, [[C-Gear]]{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}, [[Player Search System]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[Pokémon-Amie]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[Super Training]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[PokéNav Plus]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.
| (App) || This entry is reserved for the different game-exclusive devices and features that assist the player in his or her {{pkmn|journey}}: [[Pokégear]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}, [[PokéNav]]{{sup/3|RSE}}, [[P★DA]]{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}, [[Pokétch]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}, [[C-Gear]]{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}, [[Player Search System]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[Pokémon-Amie]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[Super Training]]{{sup/6|XY}}, [[PokéNav Plus]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.


In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|III}}, these are part of the menu itself. Starting in [[Generation IV]], they are featured on the touchscreen and are not part of the menu. This option is not shown in the menu until the device has been obtained.
In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|III}}, these are part of the menu itself. Starting in [[Generation IV]], they are featured on the touchscreen and are not part of the menu. This entry is absent until the device or feature has been obtained.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{ga|Trainer Card}} || It is always shown as the player's name. This option is shown on the menu from the beginning of the game.
| {{ga|Trainer Card}} || It is always shown as the player's name. This entry is always available.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Saving|Save]] || This option is shown on the menu from the beginning of the game, except in Colosseum, where saving is instead done at a PC.
| [[Saving|Save]] || This entry is always available, except in {{g|Colosseum}}, where [[saving]] is instead done from a [[PC]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Options]] || Called "Option" prior to [[Generation IV]]. This option is shown on the menu from the beginning of the game. In the GameCube games, the options are instead accessed from the title screen, and cannot be accessed through the menu.
| [[Options]] || Called "Option" prior to [[Generation IV]]. This entry is always available. In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the options are instead accessed from the title screen and cannot be accessed through the menu.
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Exit
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Exit
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | This was the final entry in the menu up to {{game|Platinum}} and is also present in the menu of {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and later games, it was replaced by a graphical X button that can be tapped on to close the menu.
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | This was the final entry in the menu up to {{game|Platinum}} and is also present in the menu of {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and later games, it was replaced by a graphical X button that can be tapped on to close the menu.


As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the '''START''', '''X''', or '''B''' buttons, this function was somewhat redundant.
As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the '''START''', '''X''', or '''B''' buttons, this function was somewhat redundant.
|}
|}


Additional options may appear in areas such as [[Safari Zone]]s, [[Union Room]]s, or [[the Underground]].
Additional entries may appear in areas such as [[Safari Zone]]s, [[Union Room]]s, or [[the Underground]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 00:39, 5 June 2015

The menu (Japanese: メニュー menu) is the main interface in all of the core series Pokémon games that allows the player to access the game's basic features and aspects of their save file, with the entries differing throughout the various games. It is accessed by pressing the START button of the Game Boy-line handheld in Generations I to III and by pressing the X button of the Nintendo DS-family or Nintendo 3DS-family handheld in Generation IV and later. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the menu is always open on the touchscreen.

Generation V sports a Ready button (Japanese: 便利ボタン handy button) which is assigned to the Y button. It works as a shortcut for registered functions and items. It is managed by adding or removing check marks to the boxes at the bottom of the party screen, Pokédex, Bag, Trainer Card, or Options.

In Generation I, the menu is darker than usual if opened in a cave or other dark location in which Flash has not yet been used.

List of entries

Entry Notes
Pokémon List Used to be the second entry prior to Generation V aside from Pokémon Colosseum and XD. It is simply called "Pokémon" in the menu itself but its full name "Pokémon List" is shown in the Ready button, with it being referred to as such elsewhere since Generation I. It is not visible in the menu until the starter Pokémon has been obtained (except in Generation I, where it is always displayed despite not working until the player receives the starter Pokémon).
Pokédex Used to be the first entry prior to Generation V. It is not shown in the menu until it has been obtained. As the Strategy Memo replaces the Pokédex in Pokémon Colosseum and XD, the Pokédex is not shown on the menu in these games.
Bag Called "Item" in Generation I, "Pack" in Generation II, and "Items" in Pokémon Colosseum and XD. This entry is always available.
(App) This entry is reserved for the different game-exclusive devices and features that assist the player in his or her journey: PokégearGSCHGSS, PokéNavRSE, P★DAColoXD, PokétchDPPt, C-GearBWB2W2, Player Search SystemXY, Pokémon-AmieXY, Super TrainingXY, PokéNav PlusORAS.

In Generations II and III, these are part of the menu itself. Starting in Generation IV, they are featured on the touchscreen and are not part of the menu. This entry is absent until the device or feature has been obtained.

Trainer Card It is always shown as the player's name. This entry is always available.
Save This entry is always available, except in Pokémon Colosseum, where saving is instead done from a PC.
Options Called "Option" prior to Generation IV. This entry is always available. In Pokémon Colosseum and XD, the options are instead accessed from the title screen and cannot be accessed through the menu.
Exit This was the final entry in the menu up to Pokémon Platinum and is also present in the menu of Pokémon Colosseum and XD. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and later games, it was replaced by a graphical X button that can be tapped on to close the menu.

As all games allow the menu to be closed by pressing the START, X, or B buttons, this function was somewhat redundant.

Additional entries may appear in areas such as Safari Zones, Union Rooms, or the Underground.

Gallery

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Cable Club (RS if different from normal menu), EFRLG Union Room, and B2W2 Black Tower/White Treehollow menus, any other alternate menus (did the Wi-Fi Plaza have its own menu?)
  • Red, Blue, and Yellow

    Red, Blue, and Yellow

  • Red, Blue, and Yellow (Cable Club)

    Red, Blue, and Yellow (Cable Club)

  • Gold, Silver, and Crystal

    Gold, Silver, and Crystal

  • Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Bug Catching Contest)

    Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Bug Catching Contest)

  • Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Cable Club)

    Gold, Silver, and Crystal (Cable Club)

  • Ruby and Sapphire

    Ruby and Sapphire

  • Ruby and Sapphire (Safari Zone)

    Ruby and Sapphire (Safari Zone)

  • Emerald

    Emerald

  • Emerald (Safari Zone)

    Emerald (Safari Zone)

  • FireRed and LeafGreen

    FireRed and LeafGreen

  • FireRed and LeafGreen (Safari Zone)

    FireRed and LeafGreen (Safari Zone)

  • Platinum menu.png

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Great Marsh)

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Great Marsh)

  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Union Room)

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (Union Room)

  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (The Underground)

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum (The Underground)

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver

    HeartGold and SoulSilver

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver (Safari Zone)

    HeartGold and SoulSilver (Safari Zone)

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver (Bug Catching Contest)

    HeartGold and SoulSilver (Bug Catching Contest)

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver (Union Room)

    HeartGold and SoulSilver (Union Room)

  • Black and White

    Black and White

  • Black 2

    Black 2

  • White 2

    White 2

  • Colosseum

    Colosseum

  • XD

    XD

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Menu
Germany Flag.png German Menü
Italy Flag.png Italian Menu
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메뉴 Menu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Menú



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